As the construction industry evolves in the 21st century, it is increasingly clear that the traditional notion of “landscaping” has transformed into something far broader and more impactful....
2026
Lush Landscapes
Turning Pavers into ParadisePaving Whipping: A Growing Trend?
In 1970, singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell released Big Yellow Taxi. The song’s sentiments reflected the North American construction craze of the era: “They paved paradise and put up a parking lot…...
Expansion Focused on the Ultimate CustomerNorthumberland Properties
The towns of Amherst and Yarmouth, Nova Scotia have been home to local Real Estate Development company Northumberland Properties for over 15 years now. Since we previously highlighted the firm in...
Elevated Design, Optimized Processes, Exceptional CraftsmanshipArchadeck of Nova Scotia and CASE Design/Remodeling Halifax
A house becomes a home when it reflects the character and facilitates the lifestyles of those who reside there. Making your home feel like you is in fact the motivating force behind so many...
Redefining Energy-Efficient Construction in Atlantic CanadaRiko Passive Homes
In Atlantic Canada, where long winters, increasing cooling demands, and rising energy costs place constant pressure on homeowners and developers alike, construction performance is no longer a niche...
Growing, Building, and Giving Back: Constructing a Culture of CaringKindred Homes
The team at Kindred Homes understands the importance and magnitude of purchasing a home, and they also understand the meaning of family. Regarded as a leader in the Texas homebuilding industry,...
America’s Design-Build LeaderARCO Design/Build
In the construction industry, experience counts, and few companies realize this more than ARCO Design/Build. Building its reputation over three decades, ARCO is known today as America’s leading...
This Family Business Offers Building AlternativesTroyer Post Buildings
Guided by business smarts, a strong work ethic, and a deep commitment to faith and family, Troyer Post Buildings has experienced explosive growth over the past year. Based in Monterey, Tennessee,...
Becoming a Bucket List LocationConfederation Centre of the Arts
The Confederation Centre of the Arts has been a cultural and artistic hub for both the province of Prince Edward Island and Canada at large, for more than 60 years. Such a considerable lifespan...
Leveraging Technology for Global SuccessLIVIO Building Systems
As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, the race to build the infrastructure that supports it has brought about one of the construction industry’s most urgent challenges. Data...
Creating a Culture of TeamworkGreat Northern Cabinetry
Turning ordinary houses into extraordinary homes, all while employing safety, superior quality, timely delivery, and individualized customer service, is at the heart of every project by Great...
Building With NatureUrban Renewal through Regenerative Design and Construction
A little over a decade ago, biophilic design philosophy was virtually unknown. As the concept had reluctantly been seeping into mainstream design via the work of proponents like Frank Lloyd Wright,...
Building the WorkforceAttracting the Tech Generation
There is a new term out that has many employers troubled: the silver tsunami. That is code for a rapidly aging workforce where a large number of people are closer to retirement than they are to...
Creating Happy Customers for LifeView Homes
For more than three decades, View Homes has been crafting homes that do more than just shelter families—they shape lifestyles and communities. What began in 1990 with a small regional operation...
Engineering Efficiency Into the ExcavatorSteelwrist
When Steelwrist entered the North American market in 2017, tiltrotators were still considered niche equipment. Contractors were curious but often unsure whether the technology justified the...
So Many Ways to Help America Look Its BestJohn W. McDougall Co., Inc.
Supplying award-winning metal façades that enhance some of the country’s most prestigious structures—think Spaceship Earth, familiarly known as the Epcot Ball, at Disney World in Florida—John W....
Quality, Innovation, and a Runaway ReputationRagnarTech
The name and work of Anders Ragnarsson precede him in the wood processing and recycling sectors, as his legacy and impact spans decades, companies, and a constantly innovative approach to equipment...
Not Your Average Pavement CompanyCimline Pavement Maintenance Group
Since we last spoke to Cimline Pavement Maintenance Group for Construction in Focus in 2022, Director of Sales Ben Thielbar says that the paving materials company has experienced its fair share of...
Crushing SuccessSteel Systems Installation
It is easy to forget how much our world relies on the quality of aggregates used in concrete and other applications. To ensure they supply end users with only the finest-quality stone, sand, and...
Making Waves in HydraulicsAustin Hose
Austin Hose, a Texas-based hose, fittings, and accessories supplier, began operations in 1966 as Austin-Davies Distributing Corporation. Initially operating from a garage in the city of Earth,...
A Technology-led Approach to Serving Modern ManufacturingZemarc Corporation
As Zemarc Corporation approaches its 50-year milestone, the California-based fluid power and motion control specialist finds itself at a pivotal intersection of legacy and reinvention. Founded in...
Tools of the Trades: Connect, Learn, and Share at CONEXPO-CON/AGGCONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Tracing its roots back to the 1909 “Road Show” in Columbus, Ohio and merging with CON/AGG in 1996, CONEXPO-CON/AGG has since become North America’s largest triennial construction trade show,...
Collective Success: Building a World-Class Culture at HomeHercules Industries
The Hercules Industries legacy has always included reinvesting in the company, its people, and the community, and today, it carries this mission forward by empowering its employee-owners. Believing...
Set In Stone: Preserving the Past for Future GenerationsRestoreWorks
As a major player in the masonry restoration sector, RestoreWorks proudly serves not only its initial Midwest locations of Indiana and Chicago, but also Houston, Texas, Oahu, Hawaii, New York City,...
Leading with Trust and CompassionJenkins Restorations
When storms, fires, floods, and other disasters strike, we are at our most vulnerable. After first responders leave, property owners are left to deal with chaos, often unsure about what to do next....
Exceeding Expectations, Every TimeAnderson & Rodgers Construction
Anderson & Rodgers Construction marks its 20th anniversary this year with a new Marketing Director, an expanded geographical reach, and big ambitions for the future. Based in Lexington,...
Built on Service, Powered by StrategyApollo Supply
In an industry that has seen rapid consolidation over the past decade, independence has become increasingly rare. Across exterior building products distribution, national players continue to absorb...
Striping the State of FloridaMcShea Contracting
Road marking coatings are a growing market segment in North America, with the continent representing over 23 percent of the global market. Earning around USD 1,316.0 million by 2023, projections...
Built to Last, Rock-Solid, and Ready to Roll: How Texas Pride Trailers Delivers Real American Value to Heavy ConstructionTexas Pride Trailers
Before the sun even comes up over a job site in Houston, a contractor is already backing his Texas Pride dump trailer into position. 800 miles away in Atlanta, a landscaping crew loads equipment...




























